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Prime Minister's Office
Central Government is working closely with MP Government to assist those affected by heavy rainfall and flooding in parts of the state: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said that the Central Government is working closely with the Madhya Pradesh Government to assist those affected by heavy rainfall and flooding in parts of the state. The Prime Minister has also spoken to the Chief Minister, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhanand reviewed the situation.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"The Central Government is working closely with the Madhya Pradesh Government to assist those affected by heavy rainfall and flooding in parts of the state. I have spoken to CM @ChouhanShivraj and reviewed the situation. I pray for everyone’s safety and well-being."
President's Secretariat
President of India to visit Madhya Pradesh from March 6 to 7
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, will visit Madhya Pradesh from March 6 to 7, 2021.
On March 6, 2021, the President will inaugurate the All India State Judicial Academies Directors’ Retreat at Jabalpur.
On March 7, 2021, the President will grace the Janjatiya Sammelan, organized by the Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh at Singrampur village in Damoh district.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Rice procurement estimated at 518 lakh metric tonnes for kharif crop of Kharif Marketing Season 2022-23
Procurement of 13.71 lakh metric tonnes of coarse grains proposed
A quantity of 518 LMT rice has been estimated for procurement during the forthcoming KMS 2022-23  as against 509.82 LMT actually procured during last KMS 2021-22 .
Further, all the states are geared up for hassle free procurement in the days to come. Procurement of paddy in the State of Tamil Nadu has commenced and about 2.71 lakh metric tonnes of paddy has been procured upto 29th of September, 2022 as compared to nil procurement last year.
Based on the information furnished by the State Governments, State-wise procurement estimates and timelines of procurement and milling has been finalized in the State Food Secretaries meeting held on 30.08.2022 chaired by Secretary , GoI. In order to supplement the nutritional requirements of public at large, it has been mandated by GoI to procure rice in the form of fortified rice during this year.
Further, a quantity of 13.71 LMT coarse grains  has also been proposed for procurement by the States during the forthcoming KMS 2022-23 as against actual procurement of 6.30 LMT during KMS 2021-22.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets nation on the occasion of Eid al-Adha
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted fellow citizens on Eid al-Adha. “My best wishes on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. I hope it furthers the spirit of peace and happiness in our society. Eid Mubarak!”, the PM said.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to address Civil Servants on 21st April
The programme, marking Civil Services Day, will serve as an apt platform for PM to further motivate and inspire civil servants towards nation building
PM to confer Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration
On the occasion of Civil Services Day, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address the Civil Servants at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 21st April, 2023 at 11 AM.
Prime Minister has constantly appreciated the contribution of Civil Servants towards nation building and enthused them to work even harder. The programme will serve as an apt platform for the Prime Minister to motivate and inspire Civil Servants across the country so that they may keep serving the nation with the same zeal, especially during this crucial phase of Amrit Kaal.
During the event, PM will confer the Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration as well. These have been instituted with a view to recognize the extraordinary and innovative work done by districts & organizations of the Central and State Governments for the welfare of common citizens.
Exemplary work done in four identified priority programmes will be given awards: Promoting Swachh Jal through Har Ghar Jal Yojana; Promoting Swasth Bharat through Health & Wellness Centres; Promoting quality education with an equitable and inclusive classroom environment through Samagra Shiksha; Holistic Development through Aspirational District Programme - overall progress with special focus on saturation approach. Eight awards for above four identified programmes will be given while seven awards shall be given for innovations.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Old Age Homes
This Ministry is supporting 551 NGO-run old age homes in which 16,290 destitute elderly are provided accommodation. Details are in Annexure-1. The data of privately managed old age homes is not maintained by the Government.
The details of funds released to NGOs/VOs for the new projects of Senior Citizen Homes under IPSrC in the last 3 years is given at Annexure-II. The focus of the Government in 2020-21 was to ensure that the existing homes are properly maintained. All the homes which are funded by Government are mandated to admit indigent elders and run them free of cost.
No specific instance of violence in the old age homes has been brought to the notice of Government. However, for the protection of life and property of Senior Citizens, the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued two detailed advisories dated 27.03.2008 and 30.08.2013 to all State Governments/UTs advising them to take immediate measures to ensure safety and security and for elimination of all forms of neglect, abuse and violence against old persons through initiatives such as identification of senior citizens, sensitization of police personnel regarding safety, security of older persons, regular visit of the best staff; setting up of toll free senior citizen helpline; setting up of senior citizen security cell; verification of domestic helps, drivers etc. The data regarding loss of lives of Senior Citizens due to violence in Old Age Homes is not maintained centrally by the Ministry.
This information was given by Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar in the Lok Sabha in a written reply today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
106.14 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
12,830 new cases in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently at 98.20%
14,667 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,36,55,842
Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.46%; Lowest since March 2020
India's Active caseload stands at 1,59,272; lowest in 247 days
Daily positivity rate  less than 2% for last 27 days
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 2% for last 37 days
60.83 cr Total Tests conducted so far
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles demise of Kathakali maestro, Guru Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the demise of Kathakali maestro, Guru Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Saddened by the demise of Kathakali maestro, Guru Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair. His passion towards Indian culture and spirituality was legendary. He made exceptional efforts to groom upcoming talent in our classical dances. My thoughts are with his family and admirers. Om Shanti."
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
INVESTMENT IN INDUSTRIAL SECTOR
Recently Government has taken various steps to boost domestic investments in India. These include Promoting FDI  and improve Ease of Doing Business, Make in India initiative, National Infrastructure Pipeline, Reduction in Corporate Tax, easing liquidity problems of NBFCs  and Banks, trade policy measures, constitution of Investment and Project Development Cells, One District One Product , and PLI  Scheme for 14 key sectors etc. Government of India has also taken up various Industrial Corridor Projects as part of National Industrial Corridor Programme which is aimed at development of greenfield industrial nodes/regions which can compete with the best manufacturing and investment destinations in the world.
The time taken for completion of a project depends on factors like type of project, number of stakeholders, statutory clearances, various other issues related to project etc.
In order to minimize delays and for timely completion of projects, the Government has institutionalized a monitoring mechanism called Project Monitoring Group  for various infrastructure and industrial projects above Rs. 500 Crore. The PMG reviews such projects and resolve issues related to various central ministries as well as State Government. Private Companies can also upload their issues on this portal and get their issues resolved. As per available information, out of total 1805 Projects on the PMG Portal, 442 Projects under implementation have reported issues. Further, 421 projects have been commissioned after resolution of issues.
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade  also has 32 greenfield industrial nodes across 11 Industrial Corridors in the country. National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation  as well as DPIIT monitors these project on regular basis.
The Government has also developed PM GatiShakti National Master Plan which is supported by a digital platform to enable synchronized planning for providing multi-modal infrastructure connectivity to various economic zones, including industrial parks and clusters.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Shri Som Parkash, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
All India Radio launches #AIRNxt
Of the Youth, By the Youth and For the Youth shows to celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
In an unprecedented step, All India Radio has opened up its studios for the voices that represent Young India, starting from November 28, 2021. For the next 52 weeks, AIR stations, in all States and UTs across India, will give opportunity to youngsters from local colleges, universities to take part in AIR programming, allowing them to discuss and curate youth-centric shows. These shows would encourage the youth to speak about the achievements of the country during last 75 years of independence and where do they expect the country to reach in various fields. This way the youth can air their big dreams and define the future of India.
About 20,000 youth from 1000 educational institutions will be participating during the next one year from every nook and corner of India through 167 AIR stations.
These are voices which were never heard before on Radio and will be brought for the first time on All India Radio through the new programme #AIRNxt, as part of the celebrations under ongoing Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
It is the biggest single theme show on All India Radio involving thousands of youth and hundreds of Educational Institutions across the country. This talent hunt show #AIRNxt will be broadcast in all major Indian languages and dialects.
President's Secretariat
Envoys of Four Nations Present Credentials to President of India
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, accepted credentials from Ambassadors of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Republic of Slovenia, Israel and the Arab Republic of Egypt in Ashok Hall, Rashtrapati Bhavan today . This was the first such event held in physical mode after the Covid-19 pandemic. Those who presented their credentials were:
1. H.E. Ms. Peggy Frantzen, Ambassador of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
2. H.E Ms. Mateja Vodeb Ghosh, Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia
3. H.E. Mr. Naor Gilon, Ambassador of Israel
4. H.E. Mr. Wael Mohamed Awad Hamed, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Following the presentation of credentials, the President interacted with the four Ambassadors separately. The President congratulated the envoys on their appointment and wished them success in strengthening of bilateral ties and for their well-being and progress and prosperity of the friendly people. During his interactions, the President also highlighted the close bonds that India shared with the countries and the multifaceted relationship that India enjoyed with them.
Through the Ambassadors, the President also conveyed his personal regards to their leaderships. The Ambassadors present at the event reiterated their commitment to work closely to strengthen their ties with India.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Capacity of Cold Chains
As per a study on “All India Cold Chain Infrastructure Capacity ” conducted by NABARD Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd.  that was commissioned by the National Centre for Cold Chain Development  under Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare in the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, the requirement of cold storage in the country is 35 million MT, while capacity of such storage is around 32 million MT.
Though the Government is not establishing such facilities on its own, it is implementing various demand driven schemes like Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojna  and Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture  for extending financial support for setting up of such facilities by individuals/ entities who come forward with eligible proposals as per respective scheme guidelines.
This information was given by Minister of State for M/o Food Processing Industries, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in Lok Sabha today
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister’s participation in the 20th ASEAN-India Summit and the 18th East Asia Summit
Prime Minister attended the 20th ASEAN-India Summit and the 18th East Asia Summit  in Jakarta on 7 September 2023.
At the ASEAN-India Summit, Prime Minister held extensive discussions with ASEAN partners on further strengthening of ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and charting its future course. Prime Minister reaffirmed ASEAN centrality in the Indo-Pacific and highlighted the synergies between India's Indo-Pacific Ocean's Initiative  and ASEAN’s Outlook on the Indo-Pacific . He also emphasized the need to complete the review of ASEAN-India FTA  in a time bound manner.
Prime Minister presented a 12-point proposal for strengthening India – ASEAN cooperation covering connectivity, digital transformation, trade and economic engagement, addressing contemporary challenges, people-to-people contacts and deepening strategic engagement, as follows:
• Establishing multi-modal connectivity and economic corridor that links South-East Asia-India-West Asia-Europe
• Offered to share India’s Digital Public Infrastructure Stack with ASEAN partners
• Announced ASEAN-India fund for Digital Future focusing on cooperation in digital transformation and financial connectivity
• Announced renewal of support to Economic and Research Institute of ASEAN and East Asia  to act as knowledge partner for enhancing our engagement.
• Called for collectively raising issues being faced by Global South in multilateral fora
• Invited ASEAN countries to join Global Centre for Traditional Medicine being established by WHO in India
• Called for working together on Mission LiFE
• Offered to share India’s experience in providing affordable and quality medicines to people through Jan-Aushadhi Kendras
• Called for collective fight against terrorism, terror financing and cyber-disinformation
• Invited ASEAN countries to join Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
• Called for cooperation in disaster management
• Called for enhanced cooperation on maritime safety, security and domain awareness
Two Joint Statements, one on Maritime Cooperation, and the other on Food Security were adopted.
In addition to India and ASEAN Leaders, Timor-Leste participated in the Summit as Observor.
At the 18th East Asia Summit, Prime reiterated the importance of EAS mechanism and reaffirmed our support to further strengthening it. Prime Minister underlined India’s support for ASEAN centrality and called for ensuring a free, open and rules based Indo-Pacific.
Prime Minister highlighted synergies of visions for Indo-Pacific between India and ASEAN, and underscored that ASEAN is the focal point of Quad’s vision.
Prime Minister also called for a cooperative approach to address global challenges including terrorism, climate change and resilient supply chains for essential items including food and medicines, and for energy security. He highlighted India’s steps in the area of climate change and our initiatives such as ISA, CDRI, LiFE and OSOWOG.
Leaders also exchanged views on regional and international issues.
Ministry of Culture
'Azad Ki Shaurya Gatha' exhibition on the martyr of freedom struggle Chandrashekhar Azad inaugurated at IGNCA , New Delhi by Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal
New generation will know about freedom struggle and its martyrs through 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav': Shri Meghwal
Union Minister of State for Culture and Parliamentary Affairs , Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal inaugurated the exhibition “Azad Ki Shaurya Gatha” focused on the life of immortal martyr ‘Chandrasekhar Azad’ as part of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” at Indira Gandhi National Center for the Arts , New Delhi yesterday. During this, Books and documentaries were also released on the second day of the three-day ‘Kalakosh Pratishtha Diwas’ celebrations being celebrated by IGNCA. The program was presided over by Shri Ram Bahadur Rai, Chairman, IGNCA Trust. On this occasion Vice Chancellor of Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Varanasi Prof. Hare Ram Tripathi; Member Secretary of IGNCA Dr. Sachidanand Joshi; President of Department of Kalakosh Dr. Sushma Jatoo and other guests were present.
The Minister of State for Culture said on the occasion “It is through the festival of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” that the young generation of the country will know how many people were martyred during the freedom struggle. A large number of persons from weaker sections also lost their lives in the freedom struggle which was never written in history . It was the Prime Minister who has given the name 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' to celebrate 75 years of our country’s freedom. The Prime Minister has asked all the Ministries/Departments to make their own programs on the occasion of 75th year of Independence across the country.”
In his Speech, Shri Ram Bahadur Rai said that although India became Independent in 1947 but a significant thrust to freedom struggle was already given in 1857. Therefore, both these years and the intervening period is very important for 'Amrit Mahotsav’of Independence'.
On this occasion, Dr. Sachidanand Joshi said in his welcome address that a series of programs are being organised by Ministry of Culture for celebrating ‘”Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav “’, and it is as a part of this series that 'Azad ki Shauryagatha' program has been organized.
Dr Joshi said that it is a coincidence that today is the day of Guru Purnima and on this day the annual festival of Kalakosh Department takes place. ''Efforts are being made to bring the necessary and authentic texts prepared under ‘Kala Tatvakosh’, ‘Kala Moolshastra’ and ‘Kala Samalochana’ in a short and easy form which is available in simple language for the convenience of young scholars. For this we are going to start a series of new projects named "Shastra Amrutam" from today, under which we will present abridged and simplified versions of our literally books and texts. In the beginning we are taking up the task of ten texts and will present 12 abridged versions within the next one year. The short, simple form of the texts will prove to be very useful for young researchers and scholars'', Dr Joshi added.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
1,979 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 23,091
Active cases stand at 0.05%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.76%
2,508 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,41,79,712
4,435 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
92.21 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 1,31,086 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of External Affairs
Regional Passport Office Bhubaneswar celebrates Har Ghar Tiranga campaign by organizing Tiranga Padyatra
The Regional Passport Office Bhubaneswar under the leadership of Regional Passport Officer, Shri Sudhandu Sekhar Mishra and all staffs including TCS employees have organized a 'Tiranga Padyatra' from Regional Passport Office at Nayapalli to CRP Square Bhubaneswar as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign to commemorate the 75th Independence Day of India. The march organized under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav aimed at spreading awareness to unfurl the National Flag in every house between August 13th and 15th. The Staff members of the office have joined the Padyatra with great enthusiasm. On the occasion, national flags were also distributed amongst the public as well as passport applicants. The march ended at Passport Office with singing of the National Anthem.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Flag-off of Basic Care Ambulances procured by NHIDCL by Minister for Road Transport & Highways and MSME, Shri Nitin Gadkari
90 Basic Care Ambulances for the States / Union Territories of Andaman – Nicobar Island, Arunachal Pradesh, Jammu – Kashmir, Ladakh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura and Uttarakhand were flagged off by Minister for Road Transport & Highways and MSME, Shri Nitin Gadkari and Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways, General  VK Singh this morning in New Delhi.
•As per Road Accident Statistics, 415 deaths per day in India, about 40% lives can be saved if immediate and basic medical treatment received during Golden hour period.
• Ambulances with basic life-saving support system play a crucial role in stabilizing the critically injured person.
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S.N.
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Particulars
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Details
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1
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Initiative By
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NHIDCL
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2
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Ambulances manufactured by
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M/s. TATA Motors
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3
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No. of Ambulances procured by NHIDCL
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90
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4
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Cost of 01 Ambulance
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Rs. 20.70 lakhs + GST
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5
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Total cost of 90 ambulances
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Rs. 18.63 Crores + GST
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6
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Ambulances handed over to State Governments and UT administrations:
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Andaman-Nicobar Island, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, J&K, Ladakh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, and UttarakhandAssam not covered due to elections
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
140.31 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 77,516
Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.22%; Lowest since March 2020
Recovery Rate currently at 98.40%; Highest since March 2020
7,051 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,42,15,977
6,650 new cases in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate  less than 2% for last 81 days
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 1% for last 40 days
66.98 cr Total Tests conducted so far
Statewise status of Omicron Variant
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S. No.
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State
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No. of Omicron Cases
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Discharged/Recovered/Migrated
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1
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Maharashtra
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88
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42
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2
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Delhi
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67
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23
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3
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Telangana
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38
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0
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|
4
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Tamil Nadu
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34
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0
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5
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|
Karnataka
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31
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|
15
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|
6
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|
Gujarat
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30
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|
5
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|
7
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Kerala
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27
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0
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8
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Rajasthan
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22
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19
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|
9
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Haryana
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4
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2
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10
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Odisha
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4
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0
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11
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Jammu and Kashmir
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3
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3
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12
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West Bengal
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3
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1
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13
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Andhra Pradesh
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2
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1
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14
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Uttar Pradesh
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2
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2
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15
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Chandigarh
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1
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0
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16
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Ladakh
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1
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1
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17
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Uttarakhand
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1
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0
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Total
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358
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114